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Former US diplomat: Netanyahu views Turkey as political asset
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A former US diplomat said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu perceives political value in positioning Turkey as Israel's latest enemy, according to Al Jazeera English. The characterization suggests Netanyahu may be leveraging the bilateral tensions for domestic political purposes rather than treating the dispute as a matter of strategic concern alone.
Relations between Israel and Turkey have deteriorated markedly in recent months amid disputes over Gaza policy and broader regional issues. Turkey has emerged as one of Israel's most vocal international critics, with Turkish officials condemning Israel's military operations in Gaza and taking increasingly hardline positions on Palestinian rights. The tensions reflect a sharp reversal from periods of closer cooperation between the two countries.
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